HomeMy WebLinkAboutMINUTES-07/21/1992-RegularJuly 21, 1992
' COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF FORT COLLINS, COLORADO
Council -Manager Form of Government
Regular Meeting - 6:30 p.m.
A regular meeting of the Council of the City of Fort Collins was held Tuesday,
July 21, 1992, at 6:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers of the City of Fort Collins
City Hall. Roll call was answered by the following Councilmembers: Azari,
Edwards, Kirkpatrick, and Maxey.
Councilmembers Absent: Councilmembers Fromme, Horak and Winokur.
(Secretary's note: Councilmember Horak arrived at 8:20 p.m.)
Staff Members Present: Jones, Davis, Roy.
Citizen Participation
Dana Wilson, 1037 Butte Pass Drive, spoke of her traffic concerns, citing
speeding and disregard for traffic rules. She further suggested increasing the
driving age and mandatory driving classes for license renewal.
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Consent Calendar
This Calendar is
intended
to allow the City Council to spend its
time and energy
on the important
items on
a lengthy agenda. Staff recommends
approval of the
Consent Calendar.
Anyone
may request an item on this calendar
be "pulled" off
the Consent Calendar and
considered separately. Agenda items
pulled from the
Consent Calendar
will be
considered separately under Agenda Item
#17, Pulled
Consent Items.
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In April of 1988 the City issued $4,455,000 of storm drainage revenue
bonds for the purpose of financing the acquisition and construction of
improvements to the storm drainage system. The net effective interest
rate on those bonds is 7.69842%. The remaining principal balance can be
refunded in today's market at a net effective interest rate of 6.14% which
will result in a net present value savings of $169,557 to the City in
payment of the debt service.
The Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 7,
requires the City to establish an escrow account for the payment of the
Refunded Bonds into which most of the proceeds of the Storm Drainage
Revenue Refunding Bonds, Series 1992 (the "Refunding Bonds") will be
deposited. Refunded Bonds will be called prior to their respective
maturity dates according to the optional redemption terms of that issue.
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The City implemented the Gas Company Occupation Tax in 1987. The purpose
of the tax is to compensate the City for costs of using publicly owned
rights of way to transport natural gas. The current provisions of the
Code provide for monthly payments of the tax to the City. Public Service
Company has requested a quarterly payment schedule which will better match
the revenues that it receives during the year. This Ordinance, which was
unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 7, changes the timing of the
payments from monthly to quarterly. It further provides some flexibility
to Public Service Company to match its revenue cash flows with the
occupation tax requirement of the City. Finally, the proposed ordinance
redefines the taxable year from May 1 to April 30 to the City's fiscal
year, January 1 to December 31.
During the current year, Fort Collins Police Services has continued to
utilize existing state statutes to seize money and property used in
criminal activity. By statute, monies allocated by the court to the
seizing agency shall not be considered a source of revenue to meet normal '
operating needs. These monies are used, instead, to meet expenses
incurred by the agency in performing duties and meeting obligations which
have not been funded through the routine budget process.
These monies represent court awards and seizure sharing with federal
agencies in the time period January 1 through June 30, 1992. These funds
have been deposited in the General Fund and set aside in a restricted
reserve for police expenditure following appropriation.
This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 7,
appropriates $96,163. In accordance with state statute, City Council will
be provided an accounting of all 1992 seizure expenditures early in 1993.
10. Items Pertaining to the Burns Second Annexation and Zoning.
A. Second Reading of Ordinance No. 80, 1992, Annexing Approximately
.3848 Acres, Known as the Burns Second Annexation.
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 81, 1992, Zoning Approximately .3848
Acres, Known as the Burns Second Annexation, into the R-F, Foothills
residential, Zoning District.
On July 7, Council unanimously adopted Resolution 92-102 Setting Forth
Findings of Fact and Determinations Regarding the Burns Second Annexation. '
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On July 7, Council also unanimously adopted on First Reading Ordinance No.
80, 1992 and Ordinance No. 81, 1992, which annex and zone approximately
.3848 acres located west of Overland Trail and south of West Drake Road.
The requested zoning is the R-F, Foothills Residential, District. The
property is presently undeveloped. The property is currently zoned FA-1
Farming in the County. This is a voluntary annexation.
APPLICANTS: Burns Ranches, Inc. OWNERS: Same.
c/o Rex Burns
2813 S. Overland Trail
Ft. Collins, CO 80526
This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on July.7,
appropriates the final 1991 Lodging tax receipts as well as prior year
reserves and current year revenue in the total amount of $28,217.
The Cultural Development and Programming Account had carry-over funds not
allocated in previous years in the amount of $7,205; and $3,190 which was
disbursed from the Cultural Development Programming Account, not used by
recipients and reimbursed to the City of Fort Collins.
Lodging tax receipts for 1991 were estimated to be $236,000 while the
actual receipts totalled $253,822. This Ordinance will appropriate the
additional 1992 Lodging tax receipts in the amount of $17,822 which will
be disbursed in a 25/75 percent split between the Cultural Development anc
Programming Account, and the Fort Collins Convention and Visitors Bureau.
This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 7,
amends the functions of the Human Relations Commission ("HRC")
authorizing: 1) The HRC to develop a citizen liaison program to assist
citizens as they proceed through the internal police complaint process; 2)
designated police subcommittee members to participate in the review of
internal investigations; and 3) the HRC to hear appeals from decisions of
the Police Chief and to make certain recommendations to the City Manager.
Items Relating to Purchase Power Rate Increase.
A. Resolution 92-101 Authorizing the Use of a Portion of the Purchase
Power Reserve in the Light and Power Fund.
Hearing and First Reading of Ordinance No. 77, 1992, Appropriating
Prior Year Reserves in the Light and Power Fund.
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As discussed with Council at the June 23, 1992 work session, purchase
power costs will increase approximately $450,000 over the budgeted amount
for 1992. The April 1, 1992 wholesale rate increase will also impact the
5 year plan by approximately $1,800,000 per year. That is equivalent to
a 4.3% retail rate increase. In addition the Light and Power Utility has
identified the need to increase rates an additional 3.1% to cover the
projected cost of operations through 1997.
The Electric Board and Utility Staff are recommending using a portion of
the Purchase Power Reserve to delay implementation of the retail rate
increase until January 1, 1993. A rate increase of 7.4% will leave the
Purchase Power Reserve at $5,100,000 year end 1997.
In May of this year, the General Employees Retirement Committee sponsored
a series of focus group meetings with a cross section of members of the
Pension Plan. This effort identified the need for further educational
efforts for members of the Plan. The main topics of interest include:
More information about the Plan's benefits and how it is funded and a more
active role for the Pension Committee,
Understanding of how the Plan will help meet members' financial needs at I
retirement,
Concern about medical coverage once members are retired, and
An interest in receiving a distribution from the Plan should they leave
employment with the City
The General Employees' Retirement Committee has developed a plan for the
additional education for all interested member employees. The plan calls
for expenditures of approximately $35,000 for the various components of
the educational effort.
Development to the east of Pineridge Open Space will allow the Public
Service Company to adjust its overhead power line across City property.
The existing power line which runs west from near the Quail Hollow
Subdivision and across the ridge and over Dixon Reservoir will be
abandoned and removed by Public Service Company.
A new overhead power line will be installed from the existing power line '
near Hughes Stadium south to the existing overhead line on the Pineridge
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Open Space property. This new line will allow for about 1/4 mile of line
to be removed on the open space property. The existing line is difficult
to maintain and a safety hazard since it crosses Dixon Reservoir.
The new power line easement totals about 1.3 acres and contains an access
road to service the power line on open space property.
16. Routine Deeds and Easements.
a. Powerline Easement from Kimbel J. Stuart, Overland Hills 2nd Filing,
Lots 2 and 3, needed to install underground primary electric to
serve Overland Hills 1st Filing. Monetary consideration: $10
Ordinances on Second Reading were read by title by Deputy City Clerk Molly Davis.
Item
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Item
#8.
Item
#9.
Item
#10A.
Item
#10B.
Item
#11.
Item
#12.
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 79, 1992, Appropriating
Unanticipated Revenue from Police Seizure Activity.
Second Reading of Ordinance No. 80, 1992, Annexing Approximately
.3848 Acres, Known as the Burns Second Annexation.
residential, Zoning District.
Commission.
Ordinances on First Reading were read by title by Deputy City Clerk Molly Davis.
Item #13B.
Item #14.
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Item #15.
Councilmember Maxey made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, to adopt
and approve all items not removed from the Consent Calendar. Yeas:
Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Kirkpatrick, and Maxey. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Ordinance No. 75, 1992, Authorizing the Execution of a Loan
Agreement Between the City and the Colorado Water Resources
and Power Development Authority for the Issuance of City of
Fort Collins Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 1992, Dated June 15, 1992
in the Aggregate Principal Amount of $25,000,000 for the Expansion
of Wastewater Treatment Facilities, Adopted as amended on Second Reading
The following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This Ordinance, which was unanimously adopted on First Reading on July 7,
authorizes the Loan Agreement between the Colorado Water'Resources and Power
Development Authority and the City which will provide about $25,000,000 for the
purpose of constructing improvements at Waste Water Treatment Plant #2. The
improvements will add 6.6 million gallons of capacity to the plant. Improvements
to Waste Water Treatment Plant #1 will maintain its rated capacity at 6.0 million
gallons per day. The proposed improvements were recommended by the Wastewater
Treatment Master Plan Committee and adopted by the Council on August 7, 1990.
In late 1991, the Council approved the application by the City to participate in
the state loan program. The State Legislature and the Colorado Department of
Health have also reviewed and approved the project.
The Authority marketed bonds for the loan program on July 15. Final interest
rates will be 4.03%. The ordinance need not be read at the meeting because the
revised ordinance will be on file in the City Clerk's office on Friday, July 17,
and will be provided in Council's Tuesday packet."
Councilmember Azari made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, to adopt
Ordinance No. 75, 1992 on Second Reading.
Finance Director Alan Krcmarik explained how the City obtained an interest rate
in the 4% range. He noted the revised ordinance was filed with the City Clerk's
office on Friday. Since that time, he stated additional changes were insisted
upon by Financial Guarantee Insurance Corporation. He stated an ordinance would
be brought to the next meeting which would substitute the surety. Closing is
scheduled for mid -August. He distributed the revisions.
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Bond counsel Loring Harkness read and explained the changes to pages 9, 13, 14,
16, 19 and 24 which were not available 48 hours before the meeting.
Mayor Kirkpatrick clarified that the amendments could be considered on
consideration of this item.
The vote on Councilmember Azari's motion to adopt Ordinance No. 75, 1992, as
amended on Second Reading was as follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards,
Kirkpatrick, and Maxey. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 92-116 of the Council of the City of
Fort Collins Affirming the City's Cultural Policy, Postponed
The following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"FINANCIAL IMPACT:
Similar to other policies and master plans adopted within the city, this policy
outlines areas for improvement. Once the policy is adopted these improvement
needs will be submitted as part of future budget processes to be considered with
' needs outlined in other city policies and plans.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Cultural Resources Board, at the request of City Council, has been working
since October of 7991 to formulate a written document outlining an affirmation
of the new policy of the City with respect to cultural development.
The Board, after obtaining a $7,500 grant from the State Council on the Arts,
worked with a consulting firm (Hammer, Si1er, George) and developed a "plan -to -
plan" to formulate a community wide cultural plan. One of the components of the
"plan -to -plan" is a City cultural policy. Before embarking on the community
cultural plan, it was the decision of the Board, that the City's cultural policy
needed to be developed and then affirmed by City Council.
Following adoption of this Resolution, the Board will continue to work toward the
development of a community -wide cultural plan, which has been partially funded
by the City's supplemental funding in 7992 of $7,500 which matches the amount
received from the State Council on the Arts."
Councilmember Edwards made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Azari, to adopt
Resolution 92-116.
' Cultural Services Director Dave Siever gave the background on the Cultural
Resources Board's work on both the City cultural policy and the cultural plan for
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Bill Kneeland, Cultural Resources Board Chair, made a presentation on the
proposed City policy or philosophy.
Councilmember Maxey inquired why the National Heritage Area was a specific
example.
Kneeland stated that the Cultural Resources Board was aware that it is ongoing
at this time.
Councilmember Maxey asked why the Landmark Preservation Commission was not
involved.
Kneeland stated the board's belief that historic preservation needed to be in the
cultural policy as a positive statement.
Councilmember Edwards asked for clarification whether the document portrayed the
existing policy, or were there new elements.
Kneeland stated his belief that all items in the policy are currently being done.
Councilmember Maxey expressed concern about mandatory actions such as dedicating
a portion of City capital construction budgets to be used to purchase art in I
public places.
Kneeland stated that the Cultural Resources Board would come back to Council with
a work plan and formula acceptable to Council, but funding is important.
Mayor Kirkpatrick asked for clarification on the role and scope of City
government in arts and culture.
Kneeland stated the cultural community does not want to be totally inclusive with
the City, but the present goal is the City philosophy as a support statement.
Councilmember Maxey questioned how programs which generate income from rental
charges are funded if not through the General Fund.
Siever stated that areas that generate income receive no subsidy, but the current
General Fund subsidy goes only for salaries, custodians, and administration. He
further clarified it is similar to the Recreation User Fee.
Councilmember Azari asked why the Resolution is worded as "affirming" instead of
"adopting" the policy.
Kneeland replied that the Cultural Resources Board's perception was that the
policies already exist.
Councilmember Azari questioned why the new elements weren't put in a category as '
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Kneeland described the process the board used to categorize.
Mayor Kirkpatrick reminded that no work session was held on this item, so
questions reflect Council's interest in what this implies.
Councilmember Maxey questioned the inclusion of the creation of boards,
committees and commissions as a Council function.
Kneeland stated the board's main emphasis was the community's lack of an arts
council.
Bruce Freestone, 701 Pear, producer for the Open Stage Theatre, supported the
Cultural Resources Board's efforts in this area. He expressed concern there was
not enough citizen input. He advocated a policy that accommodates expansion and
growth and protects the interests of other organizations not necessarily city
only.
Councilmember Edwards was concerned about confused expectations on the policy.
He inquired about other Councilmembers' expectations, asking whether this is a
beginning work plan or the establishment of a baseline policy.
' Councilmember Azari defined a policy statement as a broad, comprehensive
statement and spoke of the City's role in culture as being undefined. Unlike
other recent policy papers, the proposed policy is a combination of operational
policy and general city policy.
Councilmember Edwards made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Maxey, to amend
the end of the second paragraph of the policy by the addition of the following
sentence: "Furthermore, contained herein, are elements of a cultural work plan,
the details of which are yet to be determined."
Councilmember Edwards expressed concern that the language of the policy creates
unrealistic or future expectations.
Councilmember Azari wanted a cultural policy but was concerned about the
amendment compounding the problem.
Councilmember Maxey supported the Cultural Resources Board's effort, but believed
the item needed to be refined in a work session to separate policy versus plan.
Councilmember Edwards withdrew his amendment and made a motion, seconded by
Councilmember Maxey, to postpone consideration of Resolution 92-116 until after
a joint work session with the Cultural Resources Board.'
Councilmember Edwards believed concerns need to be addressed so that the City can
' have a true policy which accurately fulfills expectations.
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Mayor Kirkpatrick supported the motion to postpone and scheduling a work session.
Councilmember Azari supported the postponement, stating the language needs to be
simplified.
The vote on Councilmember Edwards motion to postpone consideration was as
follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Kirkpatrick, and Maxey. Nays:
None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 92-117 Stating Support for
the Concept of Taking Certain Future
Actions to Facilitate the Development
of a Tourism Welcome Center, Adopted
The following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
This Resolution is before Council in anticipation of future Council action which
may be required in order to facilitate the development of a tourism Welcome
Center in cooperation with the Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), the State '
Tourism Board, Colorado State University, and the private sector. The Resolution
cites two aspects of a proposal which the Convention Bureau submitted to the
State Tourism Board on May 15, 1992, which will require City Council action.
The first action deals with a land trade between the City of Fort Collins, and
Colorado State University. The City's Water/Wastewater Utility has, for several
years, been interested in acquiring a significant segment of a property which is
owned by CSU known as the Rigden Farm. This parcel lies just south of the City's
Wastewater Treatment facility (#2) along Drake Road. This property has been
sought for some time in order to provide additional buffering for the treatment
facility. CSU is interested in acquiring a portion of the City's Resource
Recovery Farm located at the intersection of I-25, and Prospect Road. This
approximate 25-acre parcel would be utilized as the site for the construction of
the northern entry Colorado Tourism Welcome Center. It should be noted that this
negotiation between CSU, and the City, is an independent initiative which may
proceed to Council for consideration regardless of the status of the Welcome
Center Project.
The second item relating to the Welcome Center which will ultimately require
Council action, is the commitment of City lodging tax revenue for the purpose of
helping to offset debt service costs associated with the construction of the
proposed Welcome Center. Total construction cost is estimated to be
approximately $400,000. Staff is recommending that $15,000 per year of the
lodging tax revenue allocated for the support of Tourism related activities
through the Convention & Visitors Bureau, be committed to the Welcome Center '
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project for a period of fifteen years. Note: the Net Present Value of this
amount over a fifteen year period is approximately $137,000 (assumes a 7% Per
annum interest rate).
The City's contract with the Convention & Visitors Bureau specifies that seventy-
five percent (75%) of the lodging tax collected be appropriated for use by the
Convention Bureau for the purpose of promoting the Tourism/Convention industry
in Fort Collins. In 1991, lodging tax receipts totaled $253,822; under the
contract formula, the CVB will receive $190,367 for Tourism/Convention promotion.
Staff recommends that the $15,000 per year commitment of lodging tax revenue
towards the Welcome Center project be charged against the seventy-five percent
share of lodging tax revenue which the CVB would receive. In the event that the
City no longer contracts with the CVB for tourism promotion, staff recommends
that the $15,000 continue to be deducted from total annual lodging tax revenue
over the fifteen year period.
Attached is a brief summary of the Welcome Center project as prepared by the
Convention & Visitors Bureau."
Councilmember Edwards made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Maxey, to adopt
Resolution 92-117.
Director of Economic Affairs Frank Bruno gave background on this item.
Karla Nieden, Fort Collins Convention and Visitors Bureau, summarized the
proposal submitted to the Colorado Tourism Board.
John Sheaffer, 1107 Oak Leaf Court, questioned the costs of the proposal and
believed the proposed location was too far south.
Councilmember Edwards inquired who pays the $15,000 commitment of lodging tax
money, who the other partners are, and the amount of total debt and its use.
Nieden clarified that lodging tax is collected by the city on hotel/motel rooms
and the Convention and Visitors Bureau gets 75% of the funds. She stated the
$15,000/year commitment is 37% of debt service on construction of the building.
The remainder of debt service will come from contributions made by private
partnerships and rent on the facility.
Councilmember Edwards asked about the capital cost for the construction.
Nieden replied the capital cost for construction of the building is $390,000
which includes all on -site improvements. She further stated that no improvements
need to be made on the interstate interchange or frontage road.
Councilmember Azari inquired about signage and access for northbound visitors.
Nieden replied the State Department of Highways provides extensive signage for
each welcome center.
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'Councilmember Azari inquired about access to the Poudre River. July 21, 1992
Nieden spoke of access to Highway 14 along the frontage road as key in getting
the support of the Highway 14 properties for the Prospect site.
Councilmember Azari clarified that tourist businesses are represented on the
Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Nieden stated the proposal had 100% support by the board of directors of the
Convention and Visitors Bureau.
Councilmember Maxey asked about encumbrances on the property.
Bruno replied no concerns had been heard and the land swap between the City and
CSU can be viewed as independent of the Welcome Center proposal.
Councilmember Edwards inquired about CSU's willingness to participate in the
swap.
Bruno replied that CSU is interested in the deal as a partner in this project.
Katy Williams, chair of the Welcome Center Committee, stated that CSU is
interested in a place to attract visitors to the Environmental Learning Center,
but would need formal approval from the State Board of Agriculture. '
Councilmember Edwards questioned the dollar for dollar trade with CSU, since the
resource recovery farm property is located on the Interstate.
Bruno replied that the exchange needs to be dollar for dollar of appraised value
rather than acreage.
Councilmember Azari clarified that the Convention and Visitors Bureau would be
located at the new facility for "one stop" shopping.
Councilmember Edwards asked for data from license plate surveys on how out of
state visitors access Poudre Canyon.
Nieden referenced an 8-10 year old report on Poudre Canyon access and stated her
belief that the Colorado Tourism Board and Department of Transportation would be
willing to participate in another survey.
Councilmember Edwards stated that for many visitors this would be the most direct
route from the south to points west.
Mayor Kirkpatrick asked about the relationship with the State Tourism Board. .
Nieden replied that the Welcome Center facility is a turnkey operation - once it
is built, it will be turned over to the Colorado Tourism Board who will assume '
all responsibilities for utilities, maintenance, upkeep and management.
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Councilmember Edwards inquired who would hold the debt for the construction of
the facility.
Williams replied that several different sources have been considered but no
decision has been made yet.
Councilmember Azari spoke of the great potential outcome of the partnership
and supported the resolution.
Councilmember Edwards favored the site location as a good gateway to our State
and our City.
Mayor Kirkpatrick supported the location and the progressive concept of the co -
location with CSU's Environmental Learning Center and potentially with the
National Water Heritage area providing good information on water management in
the West.
The vote on Councilmember Edwards' motion to adopt Resolution 92-117 was as
follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Kirkpatrick and Maxey. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Secretary's Note: Councilmember Horak arrived at this time.
' Resolution 92-118 Authorizing the Mayor to Execute
a Grant Agreement with the State of Colorado Division
of Aeronautics for Improvements to the Terminal Building,
the Aircraft Parking Apron, Runway and Taxiway, and the
Security Fence at the Fort Collins/Loveland Airport Adopted
The following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The State will provide $32,232 for Airport improvements.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
The Cities of Fort Collins and Loveland have received a grant from the State of
Colorado Aeronautics Division in the amount of $32,232 for Airport improvements.
These funds will be used to pay 709 of the cost of three airport improvement
projects:
o Project No. 1: The installation of automatic door openers in the terminal
building to provide a more handicapped -accessible facility.
' o Project No. 2: The construction of a security fence along the northeast
perimeter of the general aviation ramp. This would include one double
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gate and one electric gate with security access device. This would assist
in controlling traffic on airport property.
o Project No. 3: Crack Sealing which would involve sealing fissures in the
runway, taxiway and parking apron portions of the airport.
The remaining 30%, or sponsor's share, will be provided through Airport funds
previously budgeted to match grant offers."
Councilmember Maxey withdrew from discussion and vote on this item due to a
perceived conflict of interest.
Councilmember Azari made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, to adopt
Resolution 92-118.
Fort Collins/Loveland Airport Director Fred Anderton gave a brief presentation
on this item.
Councilmember Edwards clarified that the grant has been awarded pending agreement
by the City.
Peter Salg, chairperson of the Local Legislative Affairs Committee of the Chamber
of Commerce, endorsed Resolution 92-118 and Resolution 92-119 and expressed the
group's desire to be a resource in the future. '
The vote on Councilmember Azari's motion to adopt Resolution 92-118 was as
follows: Yeas: Councilmember Azari, Edwards, Horak, Kirkpatrick. Nays: None.
(Councilmember Maxey withdrawn)
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 92-119 Authorizing the Mayor to
Execute a Grant Agreement With the United States
Federal Aviation Administration for the Funding
of an Aircraft Rescue Fire Fighting Building
at the Fort Collins/Loveland Airport, Adopted
The following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"FINANCIAL IMPACT:
The Federal Aviation Administration has granted up to $353,200 for this project.
The Federal Funds constitute 90% of the Airport's portion of the ARFF building
project. The Airport's share of this project will be $39,244. These funds were
previously appropriated in the 1992 Airport Budget.
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EXECUTIVE SUMMARY: July 21, 1992
The cities of Fort Collins and Loveland have received a grant offer from the
Federal Aviation Administration in the amount of $353,200 for Aircraft Rescue and
Fire Fighting improvements at the Airport. The total project involves the
construction of a joint use ARFF building, with the City of Loveland. (An
Intergovernmental Agreement concerning this project was previously adopted by the
City of Fort Collins.) The Federal Funds represent 90Y of the FAA/Airport
eligible costs. Each City is responsible for half of the remaining 10% of FAA/
Airport eligible costs. The 10% local match was budgeted in the 1992 Airport
Budget. A11 other funds necessary for the construction of the joint use ARFF
building at the Airport are the responsibility of the City of Loveland."
Councilmember Maxey withdrew from discussion and vote on this item due to a
perceived conflict of interest.
Councilmember Edwards made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Azari, to adopt
Resolution 92-119.
Fort Collins/Loveland Airport Director Fred Anderton gave a brief presentation
on this item.
The vote on Councilmember Edwards' motion to adopt Resolution 92-119 was as
' follows: Yeas: Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Horak and Kirkpatrick. Nays:
None. (Councilmember Maxey withdrawn)
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 92-120 Making Appointments
to Various Boards and Commissions. Adopted
The following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
A vacancy currently exists on the Commission on Disability due to the resignation
of Robert Porter.
Norman Sandstrum has resigned from the Downtown Development Authority because he
no longer qualifies as a business owner within the DDA boundaries.
A vacancy also exists on the Election Board due to the discovery that Donna
Davis, who was appointed to the Board at the June 2.Counci7 meeting, lives
outside of the City limits. The City Charter requires Election Board members to
be registered electors of the city.
' Vacancies also exist on the Housing Authority due to resignations from
boardmembers and the expiration of terms of members. These appointments were
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delayed to this date to allow the Council interview team to complete interviews.
The recommended appointees for the Commission on Disability and the Election
Board are included in the attached Resolution. Interviews for the Downtown
Development Authority and the Housing Authority will be completed on Thursday,
July 16. Because these interviews will not be completed in time to include
recommendations in the printed agenda, Councilmembers wi11 be notified on Friday,
July 17 of those recommendations. A revised Resolution will be provided at the
meeting.
Applications for the Commission on Disability, Election Board, and Housing
Authority were provided to the Council in the annual appointment notebooks.
Copies of the DDA applications recently solicited are attached to this item."
Councilmember Horak made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, to adopt
Resolution 92-120 with the insertion of the following names:
Commission on Disability - James Reigles
Downtown Development Authority - Stephen Slezak
Election Board - Susan Atkinson
Housing Authority - Evelyn Clarke (term expires: July 1, 1993)
Peter Long (term expires: July 1, 1993)
Mike Prenzlow (term expires: July 1, 1997)
Councilmember Horak clarified that both Housing Authority appointments for July
1, 1993 are community advisor appointments.
Councilmember Edwards requested that, because of the length of the appointment
process, the appointees to the Housing Authority be notified by phone rather than
mail.
The vote on Councilmember Horak's motion to adopt Resolution 92-120 was as
follows: Yeas: Councilmember Azari, Edwards, Horak, Kirkpatrick and Maxey.
Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Resolution 92-37 of the City of Fort Collins
Amending Resolution 76-70 and Setting Forth the
Intent of the City Council to Continue Tax Levies
Within General Improvement District No. 1 (GID)
for the Purpose of Constructing New Improvements, Adopted
The following is staff's memorandum on this item:
"EXECUTIVE SUMMARY:
On June 9, 1992, staff presented to Council the results of the public outreach '
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conducted regarding the future of General Improvement District No. 1. The input
received from the various affected interests indicated overwhelming support for
the continuation of the tax district to fund expansion, and major restoration of
GID improvements.
During the Work Session, Councilmembers indicated their general support for the
continuation of GID No. 1, but stressed the importance of coordinating additional
incremental public improvements within the district in the context of a
comprehensive downtown capital improvement plan (CIP). Council further expressed
a desire to review the status of the CIP each year during the budget adoption
process.
Staff will prepare a five-year comprehensive downtown capital improvement plan
which will be presented to Council in early fall 1992.
The Agenda Item Summary and staff notes from the Work Session of June 9, 1992
have been attached in order to provide additional background. "
Councilmember Edwards made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Horak, to adopt
Resolution 92-37.
Director of Economic Affairs Frank Bruno gave background on this item
t Councilmember Horak commended staff on its information efforts to affected
parties and the 5-year plan.
Councilmember Edwards thanked the Downtown Development Authority for its work on
this issue.
Councilmember Maxey requested a synopsis on the composition of the General
Improvement District Board.
City Attorney Roy stated state statute mandates City Council make up the Board
of Directors of the General Improvement District to ensure consistency on capital
improvement plans.
Councilmember Maxey reminded that the entire Council is responsible for affairs
in the downtown area.
The vote on Councilmember Edwards' motion to adopt Resolution 92-37 was as
follows: Yeas: Councilmember Azari, Edwards, Horak, Kirkpatrick and Maxey. Nays:
None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
Other Business
' Councilmember Maxey requested investigation of neighborhood concerns about
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unrelated parties living in single/multi family residences. July 21, 1992 '
Deputy City Manager Jones stated that staff from the City Attorney's office and
Zoning Department are involved and will work with the neighborhood to define the
problems and issues.
Councilmember Horak suggested making landlords responsible for the number of
residents and how the parking is handled.
Mayor Kirkpatrick clarified that staff has been working on specific cases, but
there is the potential to expand to the larger question of city-wide policies.
Councilmember Horak spoke about the City's approach to violations being handled
on a complaint basis and recommended exploring other options.
Councilmember Edwards requested information on the Eley Amendment (Safe Work
Place Amendment), the Workmen's Compensation initiative, in relation to the City
as an employer and as a political policy entity.
Councilmember Horak conveyed that the issue is on the Legislative Affairs
Committee agenda and the intent is to come to Council in August with a
Resolution.
Mayor Kirkpatrick requested that staff analysis of the potential impact of the I
Eley Amendment on the City be shared with the whole Council.
Councilmember Horak spoke of the change in health statement from Platte River
Power Authority regarding electromagnetic fields and the Board's willingness to
change.
Mayor Kirkpatrick added that Platte River Power Authority has a video presenter
on electromagnetic fields.
Mayor Kirkpatrick gave a report on the Task Force on Cultural Diversity, stating
the 4 entities had developed a suggested process, charge for the task force, and
a timetable. She outlined the makeup of the task force:_ the 4 major participants
(C.S.U, Poudre R-1, the City, the Chamber) may each designate 2 task force
participants who will be appointed by August 1 and there will be at least 4 at -
large positions. She stated applications for the at -large positions will close
August 14 and that 200 interested citizens had already applied. She said that
ideally the full Task Force would be in place by the last week in August, with
the Task Force's work being concluded approximately March 1. She recommended
Mayor Pro Tem Azari be the City's designee and Chair and the other City designee
be an at -large representative.
Councilmember Edwards supported Mayor Kirkpatrick's recommendation.
Councilmember Horak asked if a representative from the Human Relations Commission '
had been considered for the other City slot.
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Mayor Kirkpatrick replied that would be an option, as well as a City employee
with special expertise.
Councilmember Edwards encouraged members of the Human Relations Commission to
apply for the at -large slots.
Councilmember Horak asked about the output from the Task Force.
Mayor Kirkpatrick outlined the 5 components of the charge: (1) to develop a
cultural tolerance picture, (2) to measure where Fort Collins should be in
relation to where Fort Collins is, (3) to develop a strategy to move toward where
we should be, (4) to implement the strategies by government, (5) to make
recommendations to non -governmental entities.
Councilmember Horak expressed concern about balance on the Task Force.
Mayor Kirkpatrick replied the Task Force will be a non -voting model, with
recommendations developed through general agreement, but allowing room for
minority opinions.
Mayor Kirkpatrick made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Edwards, to designate
Ann Azari as the City's representative on a City-wide Task Force investigating
Cultural Diversity and to recommend her serving as the Chair.
' Councilmember Maxey suggested temporary reallocation if other Council assignments
are conflicting with this new assignment.
Councilmember Azari spoke of the unknowns in the undertaking.
Councilmember Horak supported the motion and requested additional information and
feedback before the appointments are made.
Councilmember Azari spoke of the community's movement toward an enhanced
multicultural environment and requested the opportunity to get input from time
to time from Council under "Other Business".
Mayor Kirkpatrick added that in group discussion with Challenge Fort Collins
lack of support for diversity was listed as a weakness of Fort Collins by every
group.
Councilmember Horak spoke in favor of Councilmember Azari's qualifications.
The vote on Mayor Kirkpatrick's motion to designate Mayor Pro Tem Azari as the
City's representative and support her appointment as Chair was as follows: Yeas:
Councilmembers Azari, Edwards, Horak, Kirkpatrick, and Maxey. Nays: None.
THE MOTION CARRIED.
' Councilmember Maxey reminded that last year a challenge was issued to the Fort
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Collins Council to be represented in the Larimer County Fair Parade and
encouraged participation on the evening of August 6.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 9:20 p.m.
ATTEST:
City Clerk
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